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Obesity and COVID-19

Some individuals are at higher risk for getting severe cases of COVID-19, such as older age and diabetes, obesity is another condition on the CDC’s list.

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Losing Weight Like a Pro with Lark

Lark programs offer coaching to help you reach health and wellness goals. Here is what to know to lose weight like a pro with Lark.

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Prediabetes in Men: Risk Factors at Every Age

Did you know that men have a higher prevalence of prediabetes than women? Did you also know that only 11% of men are aware they have it?

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What Is Self-Care?

Self-care is a simple idea. It involves taking care of your health. Most people may agree with the idea, but do you actually practice them?

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Don't Let Hidden Sugars Fool You!

Cutting back on sugar? Choices such as desserts and sugary sodas are obviously high in sugar. But many other foods have more sugar than you may think!

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Welcome to Badges: Healthy Protein Foods

Healthy protein is a nutrient that is necessary for maintaining muscle mass, supporting a healthy immune system, and letting your body function properly.

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Welcome to Lark Badges: Healthy Fat

Certain types of healthy fats are essential (necessary) nutrients in the diet, and these and other healthy fats have certain benefits

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Welcome to Badges: Grain

The main nutrient in grains is starch, which is a type of carbohydrate and a source of calories. Grains are an easy source of energy or fuel for your body.

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Welcome to Meal Logging & Badges: Protein

Protein is an essential nutrient. It is part of your muscles, and various proteins make up your immune system and some hormones.

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Welcome to Badges: Pickled

Pickles and pickled foods can have benefits, especially if you choose them instead of less-healthy foods. Most pickled vegetables are low in calories!

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Welcome to Lark Badges: Sugar

Sugars are types of carbohydrates. They supply 4 calories per gram. That means, like any type of calorie-containing nutrient, consuming too much can lead to weight gain.

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Welcome to Badges: Saturated Fat

A good amount of evidence suggests that diets high in saturated fat are linked to higher risk for obesity and heart problems, along with diabetes.

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Welcome to Badges: Starchy Veggies

Starchy vegetables are naturally rich in a variety of nutrients. They are good sources of dietary fiber, which lowers cholesterol and aids digestive health.

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"Healthy" Summer Foods That Aren't Healthy

Summer is the peak season for fresh foods, But be warned: some of the most popular ways of preparing them are not quite as healthy as you may think!

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Healthy Sides for Burgers

Healthy grilling can quickly become unhealthy based on what you eat with it! Here are some easy and healthy, sides you can pair with your gilled meals.

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Healthy Backyard Summer Grilling

Are grilled foods healthy? Depends on what you are grilling! Healthy grilling can be easy and delicious when you choose the right foods!

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How Stress Affects the Body in Prediabetes

Stress is a part of daily life, and it can affect the body with prediabetes in many ways. Stress-induced symptoms such as foggy thinking, a pounding heart, exhaustion, upset stomach, and headaches can be all-too-familiar for people who feel overwhelmed with stress.

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10 Items Under $20 to Give You a Gym Workout at Home with Prediabetes

Not everyone is comfortable returning to gyms, but still, prediabetes and diabetes won't stop for COVID-19, and so it is important to keep exercising.

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